UK-based chief operating officer of DK Shaun Hodgkinson announced changes in the publishing structure of the publisher’s North American division to “move us forward in achieving our publishing and commercial goals.” Those adjustments included “some very painful but necessary decisions,” resulting in the laying off of longtime DK employees including vp, sales Tom Korman; national account manager Bill Jennings; and editorial director Nancy Ellwood; along with senior editor Margaret Parrish and production specialist Brian Massey. Hodgkinson indicates that going forward the “three main areas of attention will be to ensure our titles are best suited and accessible for North American […]